Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 Hi Tami, I agree on the collar - some dogs have had adverse side effects after using it - apparently may affect the balance. The dogs I know have been affected by this have been Golden retrivers and Labradors. Citrus seed oil on the coat, garlic in feed (I have found this the most effective so far). In areas that are " non-lickable " a mixture of citrus-seed oil, tar and vinegar may be used (tar is very effective but smells and stains). A homemade spray of garlic simmered in vinegar. IE there are loads of versions on tick-repellants but no foolproof. So the best option is to thoroughly handpick any ticks that may be found in the fur after all walks and something that may help is to give echinacea to help an immune response if infected. Yes, the ticks are tiny and the options are like choosing between pest and cholera, nothing really good. Yours Veterinary question > > > > Tami - > > > > Don't know anything about treating animals, but have heard that citrus > fruit > > peel left in the animal's bedding will repel fleas (maybe ticks too?) and > > crushed fennel seeds. Could essential oils of these (and maybe tea tree) > also > > work? Cristina Harviddson might know more. > > > > Bullen > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 I have used neem oil on my cat's coat to discourage fleas - effectively. last summer he came in with a huge tick on his tail (hadn't been using the neem). I doused it with neem oil and was able to comb it off because it just let go. kept it in a jar for 24 hours by which time it was still able to move but only just, so it didn't die immediately but obviously wasn't feeling well. marianne ==================================================== nne Last BA MNIMH, Consultant Medical Herbalist. Monmouth and Winchester Tel: 01600 719497/01962 851951 www.mariannelast.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 susan: dogs ears i would try diluted essential oils that are high in alcohols and aldehydes for the yeast infection mixed in calendula infused oil, how about some of these oils susan - lemongrass, sweet marjoram, myrrh, thyme, savory, patchouli, geranium, lavandin, lavenders, peppermint, oregano... my dog absolutely detested peppermint, patchouli sure drowns out that doggy scent! Lizzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 At 19:11 16/04/2004, you wrote: >i thought cats and dogs didn't tolerate EOs?? >mxx > Cats rather than dogs. Feline livers can't metabolise many EO components, especially phenols, and these rapidly accumulate to toxic levels. Having said that, an animal chiropractor told me that there are concerns emerging in the dog world about overuse of Tea Tree oil. Krystyna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 i thought cats and dogs didn't tolerate EOs?? mxx Re: Veterinary question susan: dogs ears i would try diluted essential oils that are high in alcohols and aldehydes for the yeast infection mixed in calendula infused oil, how about some of these oils susan - lemongrass, sweet marjoram, myrrh, thyme, savory, patchouli, geranium, lavandin, lavenders, peppermint, oregano... my dog absolutely detested peppermint, patchouli sure drowns out that doggy scent! Lizzie List Owner Graham White, MNIMH ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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